Chapter 35: Brave Enough
Qi Yixiu hummed, pinched her chin and told her to look up.
Girls are naturally beautiful, and oval faces are the easiest to shape.
It's easy to create no matter what hairstyle or makeup.
Her outfit today was exactly what a girl would wear in early autumn.
Light and refreshing.
But her features are outstanding, so she doesn't look dull. She is just the right amount to attract people's attention.
Qi Yixiu couldn't help but think that this woman was really good at dressing up.
He could remember many different looks of her, all of which were very suitable.
She is bold when she should be bold, and cautious when she should be cautious. Her makeup and clothes look so beautiful every time.
However, thanks to the Queen, because of her princess background, the clothing style of the court was very open, so she never restricted the clothing of the women in the harem.
Shen Chuliu's cheeks flushed just right: "Your Majesty is so bad."
Qi Yixiu turned his fingers around and gently stroked her smooth face: "Sure enough, your skin is as white as cream. My beloved concubine, your skin is very good. Is it the same on your body?"
Shen Chuliu said shyly: "Your Majesty...you are too mean. You know best whether I am like this or not. You get the benefits but still laugh at me. You are so annoying." Shen Chuliu grabbed Qi Yixiu's hand and bit it lightly.
Qi Yixiu certainly wouldn't get angry at this time, and pinched her small and pretty earlobe again: "You are so bold."
"Your Majesty, please don't bully me. Can I grind ink for you? Please, Your Majesty." Shen Chuliu looked as if she couldn't bear it.
Qi Yixiu smiled and put her down: "Since my beloved concubine is so ambitious, I can't let you come here in vain."
Shen Chuliu glared at Qi Yixiu in reproach, and then called Zizhu in.
Just like last time, but this time she took off her outer coat first and rolled up her inner sleeves.
Then he took off the bracelet on his wrist, washed his hands with rose petal water, wiped them clean, and started grinding ink.
As the saying goes, the first time is a struggle, the second time is practiced. This time, she was able to better control the speed and rhythm.
After Qi Yixiu teased her for a while, he focused on government affairs.
Just like last time, Shen Chuliu took a break in between grinding ink, drank some tea and then continued.
She moved very quietly. Qi Yixiu knew there was someone next to her, but it didn't affect her at all.
By the time Qi Yixiu stopped writing, the entire afternoon had passed.
Shen Chuliu also stopped and smiled at Qi Yixiu: "The emperor's memorials today are almost the same as last time."
"Then wouldn't you feel a lot more relaxed?" Qi Yixiu stood up and turned his neck.
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Shen Chuliu washed her hands with the help of the servants and then put on the bracelet.
Qi Yixiu looked at her with a smile: "Do you remember today?"
"I don't understand what the emperor said." Shen Chuliu blinked without changing her expression.
Qi Yixiu didn't say anything else. It was just a fun thing. Once it was made clear, it would be meaningless.
Within a reasonable range, he wouldn't care whether the concubines acted coquettishly or used ulterior motives.
Just see which one looks better.
Obviously, the one in front of him was well made, so he was happy to cooperate with her.
The dinner was very sumptuous.
After the meal, Qi Yixiu also met a minister.
During this time, Shen Chuliu waited in the emperor's bedroom and washed up while waiting.
On the couch, Qi Yixiu stroked Shen Chuliu's back with great satisfaction: "My beloved concubine's skin is indeed good."
He thought again of Shen Chuliu whom he saw that night, whose skin was as white as moonlight and jade, flawless and transparent.
"Your Majesty, please stop talking. I'm so embarrassed." Shen Chuliu said shyly.
Qi Yixiu didn't speak for a long time.
After a long while, he said, "What do you want, my dear? I'll give it to you."
Shen Chuliu's slow and confused voice came: "I like a young eunuch and I think he's pretty good..."
Then I fell asleep.
Qi Yixiu laughed, and his sleepiness was gone.
This is so audacious.
But he also knew that it was because the person in his arms was sleepy. Although he was cold-hearted, he was not someone who would not listen to a word.
Especially when it's so obvious.
However, he thought about it and realized that Shen Chuliu was indeed a smart person.
I guess she didn't like the eunuch assigned to her, or maybe it was someone else's plan?
So you want to change it?
This is not worth mentioning, just hold it tomorrow on the fourth day of the New Year.
In the morning, when Shen Chuliu opened her eyes, it was the emperor changing his clothes again.
"I got up late again." Shen Chuliu said embarrassedly.
"It's okay. If you're still sleepy, just sleep a little longer. I'll send someone to tell the Queen." Qi Yixiu was never stingy with this. As for whether the concubines who relied on their favor to be spoiled could live well, that was none of his business.
Shen Chuliu chuckled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I'll go."
"Oh? So diligent?" Qi Yixiu asked because he found her smile very strange.
Shen Chuliu got up in her underwear, walked over, and stood on tiptoe to whisper something in Qi Yixiu's ear.
Her eyebrows and eyes curved, and after hearing this, Qi Yixiu couldn't help but laugh: "My beloved concubine is really mischievous."
"Okay, I have to go to court, you can have some snacks here."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Shen Chuliu bowed: "Your concubine respectfully sees Your Majesty off."
After Qi Yixiu left, she changed her clothes and waited for Lichun to come and pick her up with a maid who brought her various hot snacks and a bowl of soup.
After eating and drinking, he got up to leave.
Of course, Zizhu did not forget to reward the servants here.
Normally, there will be no rewards, as they are not qualified.
But today, Zizhu said very nicely: "I have to trouble my sisters to clean up. These are for your tea."
She stuffed a plain purse into Chunyu's hand.
Chun Yu smiled and accepted it: "You are so polite, talented person."
"It's not easy for you to get up early and work late. I'll leave first." Shen Chuliu said.
Chunyu and the others sent them to the door, bowing especially low.
After walking away, Chunyu opened his purse and found four golden beans inside.
One is enough to weigh one or two taels.
"This guy is very generous." Yushui said.
"I think she brought a lot into the palace, but this time it's all gold, which is rare." Chunyu distributed the golden beans to them, just one for each person.
"Do you think she only brings it this time or does she bring it every time?" Yu Shui asked.
"Who knows? Normally, she doesn't dare to reward. I think she is prepared for any eventuality. Look at Zizhu, she is very reliable." Chunyu smiled and said, "Come on, let's clean up."
Qi Yixiu was a little distracted when he went to court.
The censors below were talking endlessly and arguing over a trivial matter.
Qi Yixiu thought of what the little concubine said.
"I dare not say that I am diligent, but I have to go to sing opera."
Doesn't this mean, "I want to go to the theater?" Whoever sleeps with the emperor is the topic of conversation, and this has always been the case.
For the women in the harem, paying respects in Fengzao Palace is indeed a way to clearly see which direction the wind is blowing in the palace. This Concubine Shen is indeed interesting.
He is very brave.
(End of this chapter)
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